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Cedar Plank Salmon

A delicious and smoky salmon dish cooked on a cedar plank, infusing the fish with aromatic flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin-on, preferably wild-caught
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour before grilling.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Place the salmon fillet in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill and close the lid. Heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to smoke.
  3. Carefully place the marinated salmon on the cedar plank, skin-side down.
  4. Close the grill lid and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  5. Remove the cedar plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for a few minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cedar plank is untreated and food-safe. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillet.

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